Little Women: English-Chinese Contrast

Author: Alcott
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Publish Date: 1999-12-01
Features: "Grub" is a fine product dedicated by Oxford University Press to English learners around the world. Grub is a rather cute image in English. Imagine a "grub" that is so immersed in books, devouring letters with unwavering dedication. Now, this "grub" has crossed the seas and landed gently in the hands of Chinese English learners. "Grub" will first give you confidence—even if you currently only know a few hundred words, you can easily read world-class works without much effort. The "grub" will also remind you with its delicate chirping: to persevere, to read widely and richly. By the time you finish the last book in the series, you might suddenly discover that you have transformed like a caterpillar into a butterfly, ready to take flight!
At Christmas, the four girls in the March family resolved to be good girls, no longer losing their temper, no longer being lazy, and no longer being selfish. Meg is the eldest, and she determined not to complain about her work being bad or not having pretty clothes to wear. Jo resolved not to argue with others or get angry, and not to run around like a boy. Shy Beth tried to be braver, and little Amy would think less of herself and more of others. Of course, they didn’t always succeed. Sometimes they argued, had little secrets, and shed angry tears; but there were also laughs and happy moments. Soon, they made a new friend—the wealthy and lonely neighbor boy, Laurie.
In the coming year, there would be many troubles and difficulties, and the girls would grow. Unrestrained Jo hated becoming a polite young lady, but Meg would soon be 17, and she would fall in love.